Tewkesbury Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Tewkesbury's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 36.5% of all reported crimes. With an overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast to national trends is consistent with Tewkesbury's character as a historic market town with a relatively low population density and strong community engagement. The town's crime picture shows a clear seasonal pattern, with August's peak holiday season likely contributing to increased foot traffic in retail areas and a higher prevalence of transient visitors. While violent crime remains the most significant category, anti-social behaviour follows closely at 27.7% of total crimes, suggesting ongoing challenges with public order in social hubs. Other theft, though smaller in volume, is notable for its 22% deficit compared to the UK average. The data also reveals an interesting dynamic in property crime: while vehicle crime rose 45% month-on-month, burglary and shoplifting both remained well below national levels, reflecting the town's lower urban density and potentially more secure housing stock. This mix of crime types illustrates a community where personal safety concerns are more prominent than property-related threats, a pattern that may be reinforced by Tewkesbury's historic infrastructure and limited commercial zones compared to larger urban centres.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in Tewkesbury's crime profile, with robbery incidents surging by 100% as the month began with zero reported cases in July. This spike, though still small in absolute terms (five incidents), highlights the potential for sudden spikes in targeted crime during holiday periods. Concurrently, vehicle crime increased by 45%, possibly linked to increased tourism and the presence of temporary vehicles in residential areas. Shoplifting also rose 26.7%, a trend that may reflect the seasonal influx of visitors to local shops and markets. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 71.4% compared to July, a decline that could be attributed to the summer holidays reducing the number of cyclists in the town. The most dramatic decrease was in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 52.9%—a drop that may be connected to the absence of summer festivals and events that typically accompany higher levels of public activity in open spaces. Tewkesbury's violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents is 37% below the UK average, a consistent trend that suggests the town's community policing efforts and social cohesion are effectively mitigating more severe forms of crime. This performance is particularly striking given the national context, where violent crime rates have been rising in many urban areas.

Tewkesbury's crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in August 2025 represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6, indicating a sustained downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the town experienced an average of 16 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for roughly every 200 residents. This ratio is lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher crime frequencies in densely populated areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tewkesbury's residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, with the town's violent crime rate remaining 37% below UK levels. This comparative advantage is particularly evident in categories like public order offences and shoplifting, where local rates are 66% and 68% below national averages respectively. The decline in criminal damage and arson—down 52.9% month-on-month—suggests that community initiatives targeting property crime may be gaining traction. However, the increase in vehicle crime raises questions about how temporary visitors and holidaymakers are managing their vehicles in the town. For residents, these figures offer reassurance that Tewkesbury's crime environment remains markedly safer than the UK average, though vigilance in areas showing recent upward trends is advised.